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Licensed to Kill

4.519971h 20mMovieDocumentary

A riveting journey into the minds of men whose contempt for homosexuals led them to murder. Attacked in 1977 by gay bashers on the streets of San Francisco, filmmaker Arthur Dong confronts murderers of gay men face-to-face in his film. He asks them directly: “Why did you do it?”

DirectorArthur Dong
WriterArthur Dong

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Cast · Directed by Arthur Dong

DA
Donald Aldrich
Self - Killer
CB
Corey Burley
Self - Killer
RC
Raymond Childs
Self - Killer
WC
William Cross
Self - Killer
ADArthur Dong
Arthur Dong
Self (voice)
KF
Kenneth French
Self - Killer
JJ
Jay Johnson
Self - Killer
JS
Jeffrey Swinford
Self - Killer
JW
Jason Waller
Self - Killer

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Licensed to Kill — streaming FAQ

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Licensed to Kill is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Licensed to Kill on Netflix?

No, Licensed to Kill is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Licensed to Kill on Amazon Prime Video?

Licensed to Kill isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Licensed to Kill for free?

Licensed to Kill is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.